
Security & Sound, 2 Conductor 18 AWG BC, LSZH, Shielded, SWA, Eca
Security & Commercial Audio Cable, 2-18 AWG stranded bare copper conductors with polypropylene insulation, Beldfoil® shield, LSZH inner jacket , Steel Wire Armour, LSZH outer Jacket CPR Eca
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Capability
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Intercom/PA Systems, Sound/Audio Systems |
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Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Capability - the product is not yet standardly available for orders but can be manufactured |
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Construction Details
Conductor
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 2 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | 7x26 |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Element | Conductor(s) |
|---|---|
| Material | PP - Polypropylene |
| Nom. Thickness | 0.2 mm (0.0079 in) |
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) |
| Color Code | Black, Red |
Inner Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyester + Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Outer Shield
| Shield Type | Tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Drainwire Type | 24 AWG (7x32) TC |
Inner Jacket
| Material | LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) |
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| Nom. Thickness | 0.8 mm (0.031 in) |
| Nom. Diameter | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) |
Armor
| Armor Type & Material | SWA - Steel Wire Armor |
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| Armor Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Coverage | 95% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | LSZH - Low Smoke Zero Halogen (Flame Retardant) |
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| Nom. Thickness | 1.3 mm (0.051 in) |
| Nom. Diameter | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) |
Electrical Characteristics
| Nom Outer Shield DCR | 23.6 Ohm/km (7.19 Ohm/1000ft) |
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Electricals
| Element | Conductor(s) |
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| Nom. Conductor DCR | 21.3 Ohm/km (6.49 Ohm/1000ft) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Cond | 110 pF/m (34 pF/ft) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Other (Conds + Shield) | 200 pF/m (61 pF/ft) |
| Max. Current | 5 Amps per Conductor |
Voltage
| Voltage Rating | 300 V |
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Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
| Operating | -20°C To +70°C |
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| Installation | -20°C To +70°C |
| Storage | -30°C To +70°C |
Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 20.75 mm (0.8169 in) |
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| Installation Min. | 41.5 mm (1.63 in) |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor/Outdoor - Euroclass Eca, Indoor, Outdoor, Non-Halogenated, Sunlight Resistance - UL 1581 sec 1200 Black Only |
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| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | IEC 60332-1-2 |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca |
| CENELEC Compliance | EN 50290-2-20 |
| European Halogen Free Standards | IEC 62821-1 Halogen Free Compliance = Yes, IEC 60754-1 - Halogen Amount = Zero, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Max. Conductivity = 2.5 μS/mm, IEC 60754-2 - Halogen Acid Gas Amount - Min. pH = 4.3 |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
Product Notes
| Notes | This is a preliminary Technical Design Specification (TDS). The minimum business quantity to offer is 3km for the first order. Please liaise with your Belden representative for confirmation. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.9 Revision Date: 06-08-2026 |
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